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Buddy Holly Died Today

from Seth's Magical Musical Multiverse by Seth Kibel

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Buddy Holly Died Today (feat. Billy Coulter)
music & lyrics by Seth Kibel, Copyright 2021, Willard's Melodies (ASCAP)

Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Steve Steckler at Asparagus Media, Takoma Park, MD.

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I saw the news first on Facebook
In some posts from a couple of friends
Pretty soon the word was everywhere
Another legend met his end

He died on his ranch down in Texas
With children and grandkids from far and near
He said his last words, breathed his last breath
His story ended in his 85th year

CHORUS:
Buddy Holly died today
His story will not fade away
He sung his last song -- left us to rave on
Buddy Holly died today

In ‘61, the critics had doubts
When he took the stage at Carnegie Hall
But when Lenny raised his arms and the Philharmonic played
The hardest heart he did enthrall

Boundaries fell that night on the stage
As the aristocracy clutched their pearls
When the final notes faded out
Crickets were heard all over the world

CHORUS

They say that rock’n’roll is just a kid’s game
And he’d just get left far behind
Time and time again, he’d prove them wrong
Ahead of the curve every time

The summer sun sparkled on his Stratocaster
As he dramatically raised his right arm
He brought it down, strummed his first chord
And blew them away down at Yasgur’s Farm

I saw him first on MTV
Doing that unplugged thing
He was old but he was cool
He’s the reason that I wanted to sing

He never stopped writing, he never stopped touring
You’d never know he was a geezer
When once again he hit the top of the charts
In ‘98, on an album backed by Weezer

It’s not that his life didn’t have tragedy
It’s not that he didn’t know any pain
When he was just 21 years old
His bassist Waylon was killed in a plane

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credits

from Seth's Magical Musical Multiverse, released September 2, 2022
Billy Coulter -- lead vocals
Jon Carroll -- piano, organ
Matt Kelley -- electric guitar
Russell Rodgers -- electric bass
Wes Crawford -- drums
Flo Anito -- harmony vocals
Seth Kibel -- tenor saxophone

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Seth Kibel Baltimore, Maryland

Seth Kibel is one of the Mid-Atlantic’s premier woodwind specialists, working with some of the best bands in klezmer, jazz, swing, and more. Wowing audiences on clarinet, saxophone, and flute, Seth has made a name for himself in the Washington/Baltimore region, and beyond. He is the featured performer with The Kleztet, Bay Jazz Project, Music Pilgrim Trio, The Natty Beaux, and more. ... more

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